He did it with gusto and rarely apologized. Forward Cristiano DiGiacintoįormer Spitfires’ general manager Warren Rychel was known for making the big trade, whether it was to buy or rebuild. Sit back as we take a look at the new paths set out by four of the players from that historic roster. Some players headed to the pros, while others have gone their own way. From the anticipation to the final game heroics, the parade to the memories, it was a 10-day stretch for the ages.
Now, in part three, we examine the most recent title, the 2017 event that saw a city come to life. In part one, we looked at the 2009 Memorial Cup, while part two had a spotlight on the 2010 championship. This is part three of our four-part “Where Are They Now?” series featuring the Spitfires and players of yesterday. It makes you wonder – what happened to them? It’s been four years since that special season, and the roster has scattered around the world. In 2017, their dream came true with a roster that was built to conquer. However, both were won on the road, and there was still one thing left to accomplish – win the tournament at home. When the Windsor Spitfires won their first two Memorial Cups in 20, an organizational benchmark was set.
